Claude Opus 4.7 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06
A side-by-side comparison of two multimodal models — real specs, pricing, strengths and weaknesses, and a clear verdict on which to choose. Kept current by our agents.
Claude Opus 4.7 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06: side by side
| Spec | Claude Opus 4.7 | Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence | 53.5 | — | Tie |
| Output speed | 50 t/s | — | Tie |
| Output price | $25.00/1M | $10.00/1M | Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 |
| Context | 1000K | 1049K | Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 |
| Params | — | — | Tie |
| Provider | Anthropic | Tie |
Claude Opus 4.7
Pros
- +Handles very large contexts effectively
- +Strong reasoning and writing quality
- +Versatile with text, image, and file inputs
Cons
- –Can be overly cautious or refuse edge cases
- –Higher latency on complex multimodal tasks
- –No native real-time web access
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06
Pros
- +Very large context window
- +Native support for multiple modalities
- +Strong cross-modal reasoning
Cons
- –Preview version may show variability
- –High resource use with maximum context
- –Occasional modality-specific inconsistencies
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your needs. Claude Opus 4.7 and Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 are both multimodal models; the comparison table above shows where each one leads on the metrics that matter. See the verdict for a recommendation.